We should have all our communications with men, as in the presence of God; and with God, as in the presence of men.

There are many women who have never intrigued, and many men who have never gamed; but those who have done either but once are very extraordinary animals.

If you cannot inspire a woman with love of you, fill her above the brim with love of herself; all that runs over will be yours.

Secrecy is the soul of all great designs. Perhaps more has been effected by concealing our own intentions than by discovering those of our enemy.

Peace is the evening star of the soul, as virtue is its sun, and the two are never far apart.

There are prating coxcombs in the world who would rather talk than listen, although Shakespeare himself were the orator, and human nature the theme!

Attempts at reform, when they fail, strengthen despotism, as he that struggles tightens those cords he does not succeed in breaking.